US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide, documents say
The Trump administration plans to allocate hundreds of millions of dollars to new programs aimed at countering China’s influence worldwide, including $175.8 million for undersea cable replacement in the Caribbean and Central America. It is also considering nearly half a billion dollars for additional initiatives across the Western Hemisphere, Africa, and Asia after previous budget cuts halted many such efforts. The moves target perceived security and economic risks from Chinese investments and seek to restore U.S. diplomatic and strategic leverage.
- ▪The administration notified Congress of a $175.8 million spend to replace aging undersea telecommunications cables in the Caribbean and Central America to limit Chinese control.
- ▪State Department documents indicate a proposal to spend almost $500 million on broader anti‑China programs in the Western Hemisphere, Africa, and Asia.
- ▪Previous budget and personnel cuts had dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development and reduced diplomatic posts, pausing many counter‑China projects.
- ▪Officials say Chinese projects may appear cheaper but can incur higher long‑term costs due to overruns and hidden fees.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoLocalShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide, documents sayThe Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence worldwideByMATTHEW LEE AP diplomatic writerJuly 27, 2026, 8:00 PM1:26FILE - President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive during a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People, May 14, 2026, in Beijing.
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